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BL4 0RD

Heron Avenue

Farnworth South

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Overview

Postcode BL4 0RD is located in a major urban area, within the Farnworth South area of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Highfield & New Bury area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 109.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Highfield & New Bury is £39,304 per year. The median sale price in Farnworth South is £180,000 (around £202 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £146,500 and £210,000. The nearest station is Moses Gate, about 1.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
110
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
55.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

9/10

Highfield & New Bury has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,144 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Highfield & New Bury has a very high crime rate, with approximately 109.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

55.8%

Approximately 55.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 39.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Highfield & New Bury is £39,304 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 92 ft away from BL4 0RD.

Flood risk

No risk

Highfield & New Bury near BL4 0RD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Moses Gate located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
315
Population density
4,069.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.27(+21%)
Public order
19.33(+91%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.82(+5%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.28(+81%)
Shoplifting
13.22(+129%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
256
81.27%
Other Asian
17
5.4%
Indian
10
3.17%
African
8
2.54%
Other White
6
1.9%
Total population: 315

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
82
32.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
56
22.49%
Level 3 (A level)
38
15.26%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
12.85%
Level 4+ (Degree)
25
10.04%
Total 16+ residents: 249

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
44
36.67%
Social rents from council
23
19.17%
Owns outright
19
15.83%
Owns with a mortgage
16
13.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
12.5%
Total households: 120

Property prices in Farnworth South

Median price: £180,000
Price per sq ft: £202
Sales (last 12 months): 104
Typical range (middle 50%): £147K – £210K

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £202 per square foot) in Farnworth South area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £310,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Farnworth South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£255,000£289
Semi-Detached54£191,500£228
Terraced37£167,000£180
Flats8£83,500£142

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Farnworth South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Farnworth South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£160,000£60,000£119,250£78,975
2017£127,500£65,000£109,975£80,000
2018£160,000£59,750£116,000£85,000
2019£154,995£66,000£123,000£105,000
2020£174,995£65,000£134,000£97,000
2021£190,000£76,250£150,000£128,750
2022£305,000£90,000£180,000£132,500
2023£259,000£92,000£180,000£130,000
2024£215,000£96,000£185,500£151,000
2025£240,000£100,000£193,000£160,000
2026£305,000£98,000£192,500£160,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Farnworth South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Farnworth South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£153£112£133£95
2017£145£115£126£96
2018£165£99£133£107
2019£171£124£161£116
2020£169£112£165£117
2021£204£126£181£145
2022£228£171£197£147
2023£255£162£202£161
2024£257£158£216£164
2025£239£174£224£172
2026£303£163£240£188
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Farnworth South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Farnworth South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL4 0RD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL4 0RD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Jun 202613, Thrush Avenue, Bolton, BL4 0RBTerracedFreehold£159,000
06 Nov 202520, Thrush Avenue, Bolton, BL4 0RBTerracedFreehold£135,000
27 Jun 202532, Finch Avenue, Bolton, BL4 0QSSemi-DetachedLeasehold£150,000
30 May 202515, Finch Avenue, Bolton, BL4 0QSSemi-DetachedFreehold£150,000
13 Oct 202524, Tern Avenue, Bolton, BL4 0QRTerracedFreehold£167,000

Schools

In the BL4 0RD postcode area, located within Highfield & New Bury, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL4 0RD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNurseryThe Orchards Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHighfield Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableGreen Fold SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BL4 0RD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL4 0RD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miHighfield Convenience StoreAnchor Lane, Bolton, BL4 0NXWalking directions to Highfield Convenience Store
0.1 miThe Co-operative Food245 Highfield Road, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0NXWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.5 miCostcutter159-161 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BTWalking directions to Costcutter

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bolton district.

Band A£1,600
Band B£1,866
Band C£2,133
Band D£2,400
Band E£2,933
Band F£3,466
Band G£4,000
Band H£4,799

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BL4 0RD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Julie Pattison

Farnworth South - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Yasmin Qureshi

Bolton South and Walkden - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBoltonE08000001
Parliamentary ConstituencyBolton South and WalkdenE14001111
WardFarnworth SouthE05014823
ParishBolton, unparished areaE43000155
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Highfield & New BuryE02001016
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bolton 033EE01004876
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BL4 0RD

Is BL4 0RD (Highfield & New Bury) safe?

The area around BL4 0RD records about 110 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near BL4 0RD?

The median sale price around BL4 0RD in Farnworth South is £180,000 (about £202 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BL4 0RD?

There are 15 schools close to BL4 0RD, including The Orchards Nursery School (Good), Highfield Primary School (Good) and Green Fold School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BL4 0RD?

BL4 0RD scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,144 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BL4 0RD (Highfield & New Bury) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bolton South and Walkden covering BL4 0RD is Yasmin Qureshi (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Julie Pattison (Reform UK).